Delaware
Delaware |
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| Date of Statehood: | December 7, 1787 (1st state) | |
| Motto: | Liberty and Independence | |
| Capital: | Dover | |
| Population: | 783,600 | |
| Nickname: | First state, Diamond State | |
| Song: | Our Delaware | |
| Flag: | The Delaware State Flag Was Adopted in 1914 | |
| Flower: | Peach Blossom | |
| Tree: | America Holly | |
| Bird: | Blue Hen chicken | |
| Famous People: | Henry Heimlich; Caesar Rodney | |
| Chief Products: | Corn | |
| Fun Facts: | Space suits worn by astronauts are made here. Jello was first made here. Nally's pickle corporation is located here. | |
